Yngwie

If that's what you think the job of an affiliate manager is you're an idiot. Yes, you may see that with some affiliate reps, but there are MANY that actually bring something to the table and provide excellent service. If you are trained properly and actually take the time to learn as much as you can you can easily benefit whatever company that you work for and in the end you increase your chances of a higher position or higher pay in your current position. For the ones that don't benefit the affiliates or the company do you think that the company will keep them on the payroll? Just because you have seen some affiliate reps act the way you showed it doesn't mean that ALL are like that. Chances are the ones that were like that are no longer employed.

Some take an opportunity like this to learn, make new contact and help their business and the company's business. Some actually have a brain unlike what you are demonstrating here.